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The Dominant Media, “Left-Leaning” Economists and the Illusion of Consensus
A recent New York Times article falsely depicted a consensus among liberal economists opposed to Bernie Sanders' proposals.
Democratic Debate Moderators Have Not Asked a Single Question About LGBT Equality
The only time a moderator mentioned LGBT rights was in the first Democratic debate.
Democracy in Peril: Twenty Years of Media Consolidation Under the Telecommunications Act
In 1996, President Clinton signed the bill into law. Today, the media industry is donating big to Hillary Clinton's campaign.
Hillary Clinton Declares War on Single-Payer Health Care
Hillary Clinton's attacks on Bernie Sanders' Medicare for All plan could do long-term damage to the movement for universal health care.
How “The Big Short” Shorts Audiences Hoping to Understand the 2008 Financial Crisis
“The Big Short” dramatizes the 2008 financial crisis and attempts to make viewers sympathize with its primary beneficiaries.
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With Suu Kyi Barred From Assuming Presidency, Democracy Has Not Arrived in Burma
Declarations of democratic progress in Burma following the opposition's recent electoral victory are premature.
Ten Big 2015 News Stories Truthout Covered That the Corporate Media Missed
From climate disruption to police violence, and more, here's a small sample of Truthout's most original news coverage from 2015.
Undercovered in 2015: The Link Between Deportation and Incarceration, and More
What did the mainstream media ignore this year? Reporters, editors and bloggers highlight stories that didn't get nearly enough attention.
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Treating Global Warming Denialism as a Scandal
A responsible press would treat climate denial like the scandal it is.
Glenn Greenwald on “Submissive” Media’s Drumbeat for War and “Despicable” Anti-Muslim Scapegoating
Media coverage after Paris has seen familiar patterns: uncritically repeating government claims.